E-Waste
What is E-Waste?
E-waste is a popular, informal name for any broken or unwanted electrical or electronic appliance.Why recycle E-Waste?
The new electronic waste recycling laws make it a crime to throw away old computers and other electronics. Some components of old electronic equipment can be hazardous to our environment. The toxicity is due in part to lead, mercury, cadmium and a number of other metallic substances. When discarded improperly, these substances and chemicals are extremely harmful to the environment. Lead is a toxic substance of particular concern, as lead poisoning can especially be harmful to young children. A typical 17-inch computer monitor contains approximately 2 pounds of lead while a 27-inch color television contains up to 8 pounds of lead.Why should we be concerned about E-Waste in our waste stream? Why is it a problem?
E-Waste is one of the fastest growing segments of our nation's waste stream. E-Waste now makes up 5 percent of all municipal waste worldwide. According to the International Association of Electronics Recyclers, Americans dispose of 2 million tons of electronic products a year including 50 million computers and 130 million cell phones.E-Waste Disposal Drop-Off sites
| Facility Name | City | Phone Number |
|
Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley Turlock » www.goodwill-sjv.org |
Turlock | (209) 669-6535 |
| Stanislaus County Fink Road Sanitary Landfill » stancounty.com |
Crows Landing |
(209) 837-4804 |
|
Turlock
Transfer Station » www.turlocktransfer.com |
Turlock | (209) 668-6049 |
Stanislaus County E-Waste Collection Center
E-Waste collections occur at County Center IV, 1716 Morgan Road, Modesto only (E-Waste will not be accepted at Household Collection Mobile events). E-Waste is collected free of charge to the residents of Stanislaus County. For a non-profit or business to use the collection service, the non-profit or business must be able to fall under the Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Universal Waste Generator (CESQUWG) Regulations, which includes the generation of no more than 220 pounds of hazardous waste per month, 20 fluorescent tubes a month and/or 5 CRT's per year. Non-profit agencies or businesses that do meet the CESQG regulations need to document all waste brought in on company letterhead. The collection facility is open Friday and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., excluding major holidays. For up-to-date information on dates the facility is open, please call the Waste Information Hotline at (209) 525-4123.Common E-Waste material accepted:
- Scanners
- Cell phones
- Alarm clocks
- Mice, Keyboards, Computers & Computer monitors
- Televisions
- VCR's
- Stereos
- Printers
- Fax machines
- Refrigerators
- Stoves
- Dishwashers
Stanislaus County Fink Road Sanitary Landfill
4000 Fink Road, Crows Landing(209) 837-4800
Items accepted: computer monitors, computers/CPUs, copiers, laptops, scanners, fax machines, printers, cell phones, PDAs, pagers, stereos, televisions, VCRs. If you have computer monitors or televisions, you must notify the attendant at the window. Limit is 2 monitors and 2 televisions per household. Please call or ask attendant for fee information.
Other E-Waste collection and recycling options for specific materials
Ink cartridges
- EPSON offers a program that enables customers to send back used Epson products for recycling. Staples will donate $3 directly to your school for every eligible ink or toner cartridge you collect. www.FreeRecycling.com will pay up to $3.60 for each ink cartridge and will supply free shipping!
- Cartridges For Kids - A recycling program that pays schools and non-profit organizations CA$H for empty laser and inkjet cartridges, used cell phones, laptops, PDAs, and iPods. www.cfktoday.com